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Waters - WAT Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $349.67
  • Forecasted Upside: 3.59%
  • Number of Analysts: 7
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 6 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$337.55 As of 02/7/2023 01:41 PM ET
▲ +0.51 (0.15%)

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Analyst Price Target for WAT

Analyst Price Target is $349.67
▲ +3.59% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 7 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Waters in the last 3 months. The average price target is $349.67, with a high forecast of $380.00 and a low forecast of $317.00. The average price target represents a 3.59% upside from the last price of $337.55.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 7 contributing investment analysts is to hold stock in Waters. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 8 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/15/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/13/2021
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/11/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/12/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
8/10/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/8/2022
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
1/7/2023
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/6/2023

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 1 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
1/24/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$340.00 ➝ $380.00Low
1/6/2023SVB LeerinkBoost TargetMarket Perform$320.00 ➝ $352.00Low
12/13/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold$350.00Low
11/2/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$315.00 ➝ $320.00Low
11/2/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$348.00 ➝ $317.00N/A
11/2/2022SVB LeerinkBoost TargetMarket Perform$310.00 ➝ $320.00Low
10/6/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$345.00 ➝ $340.00Low
9/12/2022BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$375.00 ➝ $345.00Low
8/24/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$345.00Low
8/9/2022CowenBoost Target$378.00Low
8/4/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$349.00 ➝ $375.00Low
8/3/2022Robert W. BairdBoost Target$340.00 ➝ $348.00Low
7/20/2022UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$349.00Low
5/20/2022CowenBoost Target$358.00High
5/17/2022BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight$375.00Medium
5/17/2022Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$320.00 ➝ $330.00N/A
4/25/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$320.00 ➝ $315.00Low
2/2/2022SVB LeerinkLower TargetMarket Perform$375.00 ➝ $350.00High
8/4/2021SVB LeerinkBoost TargetMarket Perform$370.00 ➝ $385.00Medium
8/4/2021Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral$297.00 ➝ $360.00Medium
8/4/2021CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$315.00 ➝ $400.00Medium
7/6/2021Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$400.00Medium
5/6/2021SVB LeerinkBoost TargetMarket Perform$290.00 ➝ $300.00Low
5/6/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetUnderweight$280.00 ➝ $290.00Low
2/3/2021CitigroupBoost Target$250.00 ➝ $300.00Low
1/7/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$235.00N/A
12/16/2020Smith Barney CitigroupUpgradeSell ➝ NeutralLow
12/2/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$230.00Low
11/9/2020KeyCorpInitiated CoverageSector Weight ➝ Sector Weight$235.00Medium
10/28/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$220.00 ➝ $230.00Medium
10/28/2020Smith Barney CitigroupBoost Target$180.00 ➝ $185.00Low
10/28/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$230.00 ➝ $235.00Low
10/28/2020SVB LeerinkBoost TargetMarket Perform$225.00 ➝ $230.00Low
7/29/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$180.00 ➝ $220.00High
7/29/2020SVB LeerinkBoost TargetMarket Perform$195.00 ➝ $225.00High
7/29/2020CitigroupBoost TargetSell$150.00 ➝ $180.00High
7/28/2020Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageSellHigh
7/28/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ NeutralLow
7/16/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$175.00 ➝ $225.00Medium
4/29/2020Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform$160.00 ➝ $145.00High
4/29/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetHold$176.00 ➝ $180.00Medium
4/29/2020SVB LeerinkLower TargetMarket Perform$210.00 ➝ $195.00High
4/28/2020Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageSellHigh
4/28/2020UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$223.00 ➝ $212.00Low
4/2/2020Stifel NicolausLower TargetHold$210.00 ➝ $176.00Low
3/30/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetUnderweight$210.00 ➝ $180.00Medium
3/26/2020BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight$186.00 ➝ $172.00High
3/20/2020CitigroupLower TargetSell$190.00 ➝ $150.00Medium
2/4/2020Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingSellHigh
1/8/2020Needham & Company LLCDowngradeHold ➝ UnderperformMedium
1/7/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageUnderweight$215.00High
1/6/2020CitigroupInitiated CoverageSell$190.00Medium
1/3/2020Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageHold$177.00Medium
1/3/2020Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ NeutralMedium
12/4/2019BTIG ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ NeutralLow
11/14/2019Stifel NicolausInitiated CoverageHold$210.00Medium
10/29/2019Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingHoldHigh
10/9/2019BarclaysDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$210.00 ➝ $195.00Low
7/16/2019Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ UnderperformLow
5/30/2019Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageUnderperform ➝ UnderperformLow
4/24/2019UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$248.00 ➝ $230.00Low
4/24/2019Robert W. BairdLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$211.00 ➝ $209.00Low
4/24/2019BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$218.00 ➝ $210.00Low
1/25/2019BarclaysReiterated RatingHold$200.00Medium
1/24/2019BTIG ResearchBoost TargetBuy$260.00Medium
1/24/2019Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$191.00 ➝ $211.00Medium
1/3/2019Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ NeutralHigh
1/2/2019Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageHold ➝ Hold$177.00High
12/12/2018JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$185.00 ➝ $180.00Low
12/9/2018The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$200.83Low
11/30/2018The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$185.00 ➝ $180.00Medium
10/24/2018UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00 ➝ $200.00High
10/24/2018BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$200.00 ➝ $190.00High
10/24/2018JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $185.00High
10/10/2018Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$204.00 ➝ $211.00Medium
10/9/2018UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$210.00Low
10/8/2018SVB LeerinkDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market PerformHigh
7/25/2018Robert W. BairdBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$201.00 ➝ $212.00Medium
7/25/2018Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$205.00 ➝ $204.00Low
7/17/2018Janney Montgomery ScottDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$230.00 ➝ $211.00Medium
7/16/2018Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$190.00Medium
7/13/2018Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$200.00 ➝ $205.00High
4/25/2018BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$208.00 ➝ $200.00Medium
4/25/2018Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$218.00 ➝ $200.00Low
4/25/2018Robert W. BairdLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$220.00 ➝ $201.00Low
4/25/2018Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingHold$200.00Medium
4/25/2018SVB LeerinkSet TargetBuy$230.00 ➝ $214.00Medium
4/25/2018CowenReiterated RatingHold$215.00Medium
4/11/2018Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$237.00 ➝ $218.00Low
(Data available from 2/7/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.76 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 3 very positive mentions
  • 28 positive mentions
  • 13 negative mentions
  • 9 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/12/2022
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 78 positive mentions
  • 20 negative mentions
  • 7 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/11/2022
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 68 positive mentions
  • 11 negative mentions
  • 14 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/10/2022
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 33 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 6 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/10/2022
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 39 positive mentions
  • 11 negative mentions
  • 4 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/9/2022
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 24 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/9/2022
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/8/2023
  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 16 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/7/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 14 very positive mentions
  • 16 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Waters Corp. engages in the provision of workflow solutions involving liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis. It operates through the Waters and TA (TA Instruments) segments. The Waters segment consists of liquid chromatography instruments, mass spectrometry, and precision chemistry consumable products and services. The TA segment products and services include thermal analysis, rheometry and calorimetry instrument systems, and service sales. The company was founded by James Logan Waters in 1958 and is headquartered in Milford, MA.
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Today's Range

Now: $337.55
Low: $334.67
High: $338.32

50 Day Range

MA: $339.21
Low: $320.40
High: $349.77

52 Week Range

Now: $337.55
Low: $265.61
High: $369.00

Volume

42,566 shs

Average Volume

320,455 shs

Market Capitalization

$20.05 billion

P/E Ratio

29.45

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.86

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Waters?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Waters in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Cowen Inc., Credit Suisse Group AG, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Robert W. Baird, StockNews.com, SVB Leerink LLC, TheStreet, UBS Group AG, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Waters?

9 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Waters in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $349.67, suggesting a possible upside of 3.7%. Barclays PLC has the highest price target set, predicting WAT will reach $380.00 in the next twelve months. Robert W. Baird has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $317.00 for Waters in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Waters?

Waters currently has 6 hold ratings and 1 buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in WAT, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Waters?

Other companies that are similar to Waters include PerkinElmer, Bruker, Mettler-Toledo International, Agilent Technologies and EPAM Systems. Learn More about companies similar to Waters.

How do I contact Waters' investor relations team?

Waters' physical mailing address is 34 MAPLE STREET, MILFORD MA, 01757. The medical instruments supplier's listed phone number is (508) 478-2000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected] The official website for Waters is www.waters.com. Learn More about contacing Waters investor relations.